The boy survived with nothing but a few scratches. A 21-month-old boy was found alive in the bottom of a ravine after two nights alone in the woods near his home in Italy. Nicola Tanturli, who wandered from his home in Palazzuolo sul Senio, Tuscany on Monday evening, was found yesterday by a TV journalist […]

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The couple are now seeking a meeting with the Health Minister. A couple whose healthy pregnancy was terminated after they were wrongfully told their baby had a fatal foetal abnormality has settled their High Court actions. Rebecca Price and Patrick Kiely say they are now seeking an urgent meeting with Health Minister Stephen Donnelly to ensure this […]

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The stranger admitted to photographing the mother and baby when when confronted. A UK mother has claimed a man photographed her breastfeeding her daughter and refused to delete the photos when she confronted him. Julia Cooper, 32, was on a walk with friends at a park in Sale, Greater Manchester, when she stopped to feed […]

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The new mums-of-two have both a baby boy and girl. A same-sex couple who decided to try and get pregnant around the same time have given birth within days of each other. The couple, from Bristol in the UK, were inseminated with donor sperm six days apart and after experiencing pregnancy together, they gave birth […]

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They think the age bracket is “too old” for women but “about right” for men… A survey has revealed that a large number of men think 36 is too old for women to have a baby. The poll, by YouGov, showed the vast differences in opinion between men and women when it comes to the ideal […]

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Police believe the killings to be the result of a domestic dispute that turned fatal. A suspected murder-suicide on Father’s Day has killed a family of four in the US. Police in Jackson Township, Ohio said Nicholas Mavrakis, 47, his wife Lesley, 37, their son Ace, 13, and daughter Pippa, 5, all died from gunshot wounds […]

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Choking hazards aren’t the only dangers magnets pose to children. A two-year-old boy in the US has been in and out of hospital as a result of swallowing part of a toy composed of magnetic balls. Konin Arrington, from Florida, swallowed part of the high-powered magnetic toy (which is marketed as a desk toy for […]

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Turns out it’s a surprisingly educational activity. Have you ever splashed on a new toy for your little only for them to play with a cardboard box instead? While babies and toddlers’ fascination with boxes – and the entertainment they seem to get out of them – remain a mystery, it turns out messing about […]

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The campaign believes staff, employers and the environment would all benefit from reduced working hours. A new programme to test the effectiveness of a four-day working week with no loss of pay for staff is being launched in Ireland today. The six-month experiment, organised by the Four Day Week Ireland campaign, will begin in January […]

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Two children were hospitalised from eating the cereal. A man has been charged in connection with the death of a three-year-old girl in Canada who died after eating cereal that contained a controlled substance. Little Bernice Nantanda Wamala, from Toronto, ate a bowl of breakfast cereal which police say was poisoned the morning after a […]

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The dad worked in the in the care sector before going on his adoption journey at just 21. A man from in the UK has adopted his sixth child with additional needs. Ben Carpenter, from Huddersfield in West Yorkshire, is now a father of six – five kids at home and son Teddy who passed […]

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The pandemic has brought lifestyle changes and reassessment for many. A recent survey has found that many young couples are bringing their plans to start a family forward as a result of the pandemic. The survey, commissioned by online bank First Direct in the UK, found almost a quarter of 2,000 20-30-something-year-old couples polled said […]

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The comments have sparked outrage amongst parents and students alike. A school in the UK has issued an apology after one of its staff members allegedly told a group of girls they were at risk of being raped for wearing shorts. The unnamed female staff member made the comments to a group of Year 8 […]

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“He’s my family, I love him.” Gwyneth Paltrow has revealed she and ex-husband Chris Martin now have a sibling-esque relationship following their divorce. The actress and Coldplay frontman famously announced they were “consciously uncoupling” in 2014 after ten years of marriage. Through co-parenting daughter Apple, 17 and son Moses, 15, the pair have remained good friends. […]

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The condition affects about 1% of people throughout pregnancy. A 24-year-old woman has revealed how she lost all her teeth as a result of severe sickness throughout her pregnancy. Louise Cooper, a mum-of-two from the UK, was diagnosed with Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) during her first pregnancy at 19. The condition left her with just six damaged […]

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The boy’s parents have said he would do anything for anyone. A 10-year-old boy died in the US while saving his younger sister from drowning last weekend, his family said. Ricky Lee Sneve had been on a fishing trip with his father and three siblings in the Big Sioux River in South Dakota when his siblings […]

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It was her first match since giving birth. A rugby player in the UK has been praised after she was pictured nursing her daughter at the side of the pitch during her first time playing since giving birth. Emily Brierley, of Stanningley Ladies Rugby Club in Leeds, was subbed off at the time and quickly […]

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A masterclass in mothers supporting mothers. A mum has revealed how a stranger brightened her day after a “distressing” drive by leaving a sweet note in her car door’s handle. The mother, from the UK, said her nine-week-old son had cried throughout the drive to drop off her six-year-old daughter to school. In a Facebook […]

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The bodies were discovered in February of this year. An autopsy result has revealed the death of a toddler in the US earlier this year was caused by starvation and dehydration after his mother overdosed. The bodies of Tiffany Spears, 32, and her 15-month-old son, Nicholas Crowder, were discovered in February at their home in […]

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The advice comes as part of a global alcohol action plan calling on countries to raise awareness of alcohol-related harm. The World Health Organisation (WHO) wants women “of childbearing age” to stop drinking alcohol just in case they are pregnant and may harm their unborn child. The proposal is part of the WHO’s draft global […]

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Swinging your child by the arms could land you in A&E. Kids love a bit of rough play and getting swung about, and in hopes of getting a giggle out of them, we adults are often more than happy to indulge them. Yet swinging or pulling a child by the arm is actually dangerous in […]

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A sting from the species can cause “excruciating” pain. A seven-year-old girl was left screaming in pain for “about an hour” after being stung by a weever fish at a beach in the UK. Darcy-Rae Kellaway, from Hull, had been enjoying a swim in the sea at Hornsea beach on Sunday when she suddenly ran […]

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Lightning reportedly kills an average of 49 people in the US each year. An American teenager has died after she was struck by lightning whilst swimming in the sea. The 15-year-old girl was swimming off the coast of a beach on Tybee Island, Georgia when she was struck. Emergency responders raced to the scene where […]

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The statement comes after a Twitter thread from the boy’s mother. FM104 have issued a statement apologising for joking about a voicemail sent in by a four-year-old boy with additional needs. The voicemail was aired during the station’s Strawberry Alarm Clock’s Kids in the Car show. Presented by Jim-Jim Nugent and Mark ‘Nobby’ Noble, the segment has […]

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“I was a troll, full stop.” Chrissy Teigen has issued another public apology for bullying and trolling people over the internet. The lengthy apology, published on Medium and screenshotted for Instagram, marks her return to social media following a month of silence amidst accusations of cyberbullying numerous celebrities, some of whom were children at the […]

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Because naming a baby isn’t already complicated enough… Coming up with a name for your little bundle of joy is just one of many stresses during pregnancy. Regardless of the child’s gender or nationality, it’s getting more and more difficult to come up with a name that’s unique, but not too out-there, or familiar, but […]

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The hospital relies on “vital donations” for women and babies throughout the year The Coombe Women and Infants University Hospital is encouraging Irish people to donate blood this World Blood Donor Day. The international day, celebrated by all member states of the World Health Organisation, appeals to people all over the world to donate much-needed […]

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The boy’s father reportedly forgot to drop him off to school before going to work A five-year-old boy has died after his dad forgot he was sleeping in the back of the car and left him locked in the heat on Tuesday. The man was supposed to drop the boy to school between dropping his […]

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“You have nothing on mom!” Ahh, breastfeeding. While it might not be everyone’s choice when it comes to feeding a new baby, most of us can agree it’s one of the most natural things in the world. Though there are still a strange few fish who make breastfeeding a taboo, for the babies themselves, it […]

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The girl has been missing since disappearing with her father and sister in April The body of one of two missing sisters has been found in a sports bag on the bed of the sea. Spanish authorities confirmed that 6-year-old Olivia Gimeno, who has been missing along with 1-year-old sister Anna since April, was found […]

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The coroner said it would have been “difficult to foresee” such a tragedy. A coroner has called the death of a toddler who sustained fatal injuries when her dad fell on top of her a “tragic accident.” Three-year-old Amberlie Pennington-Foley was killed last August whilst playing with her father at a playground near their home […]

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The name was partly inspired by his Scandinavian heritage. Made in Chelsea star Binky Felstead has revealed her newborn son’s unusual name. Now a mother-of-two, she welcomed her baby boy with fiancé Max Darnton last week. https://www.instagram.com/p/CPxu74vjImC/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link The reality star took to Instagram to confirm his name as she shared snaps of herself holding him […]

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The presenter is lifting the lid on pregnancy loss after experiencing four miscarriages. Myleene Klass is due to explore her heartbreaking experience of miscarriage in a new documentary. The one-off show, Myleene Klass: Miscarriage and Me, will air on W and see Myleene meet other women who’ve experienced miscarriage. It’s coming to the channel this […]

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The 15-year-old boy sparked a movement after posting a TikTok explaining why he was sent out of class. Male teachers across Spain are continuing to show support for the #LaRopaNoTieneGenero (Clothes Have No Gender) movement by wearing skirts to school. The movement was sparked last November when a 15-year-old boy shared how he was pulled from […]

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“It may not be everyone’s choice. But it was mine.” Married at First Sight Australia star Cyrell Paule has criticised Instagram users who reported a photo she uploaded in a bid to be transparent about her breast augmentation surgery. The 32-year-old shared a topless picture of herself and partner Eden Dally, with whom she shares […]

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The incident occurred Monday morning. Further details have emerged following the dog attack in Co. Waterford which fatally injured a three-month-old girl. The baby girl has been named as Mia O’Connell, who was sleeping in her bedroom when the family pet entered. The little one was reportedly found by her aunt, who went to check […]

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The heartbreaking incidents occurred in infants between two and four months old The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Fisher-Price have announced the recall of two baby products following reports that four infants died while using one of them. A press release from the commission said the Fisher-Price 4-in-1 Rock ‘n Glide Soothers and the […]

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She has since received an apology from the bus company. A mother in the UK has claimed she was kicked off a bus for refusing to stop breastfeeding her daughter. Holly Chapman, from Wiltshire, says she began feeding her newborn after she started to cry for a feed once they got on the bus – […]

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This family brings a whole new meaning to 20/20 vision If you have a baby in the house, you know how much of a handful that little bundle of joy can be. When it comes to twins, you multiply all that busyness by two. Triplets, by three. Quadruplets… we’re starting to sweat. Don’t even talk […]

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“One day I’ll fly away…” It’s official: Moulin Rouge! is 20 years old. Yep, it’s been two whole decades since the Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor-starring musical brought its Parisian whimsy to our screens and had us whipping out the Kleenex. The movie has become a cult classic in the 20 years since its release […]

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This is one prize you don’t wanna miss HerFamily is dedicated to creating fun, useful and engaging content for parents in Ireland. We know our readers are many things – ‘parent’ just happens to be one of them. That’s why we want to learn more about you, the people we’re talking to everyday, to make […]

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They’re almost as punny as Dad himself… Dads. Where would society be without them? Father’s Day rolls around each June as a chance to celebrate the impromptu chauffeurs, unintentional bankers and all-round comedians that are dads. This year it falls on Sunday, June 20. Over the past year-and-a-bit, we’ve realised the importance of buying Irish more […]

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The singer said thank u, next to single life last week Ariana Grande has publicly acknowledged her wedding for the first time by sharing gorgeous photos of the ceremony. The hitmaker’s rep confirmed last week that she and real estate agent Dalton Gomez married in an intimate ceremony on Saturday, May 15. The couple said […]

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Apparently being rich and famous doesn’t grant immunity from certain parts of motherhood There isn’t a whole lot many of us have in common with Kim Kardashian. We don’t have an extensive career in reality TV, a shape wear line, a beauty brand or a billion in the bank. Even when it comes to parenthood, […]

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“I’ll tell you a story about Johnny McGory…” It’s no secret that we’re big fans of Aldi Specialbuys – what did we do during lockdown without the sacred middle isle?! – and we’re always excited to see what’s coming to our nearest store. We were therefore buzzing to hear that three books from the much-loved […]

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The plethora of baby names to choose from is causing a vast amount of indecisiveness, and in some cases, regret On top of all of the stresses that come with being pregnant, the pressure to name your child is huge. Between pregnancy and, in the case of Irish residents, the first three months of their […]

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“We just cried our eyes out.” Little Mix’s Leigh-Anne Pinnock and Perrie Edwards spoke about the moment they found out about each other’s pregnancies in a recent TikTok Live interview. Leigh-Anne, 29, announced her pregnancy with fiancé Andre Gray just ahead of Perrie, 27, who is also expecting her first child with partner Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain. […]

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Empathetic and effective? Music to our ears Just like the rest of us, kids go through fluctuating moods and make poor decisions from time to time. While it’s important misbehaviour is addressed from a young age, how you discipline your child can have a lasting impact on them. That’s why more and more parents are […]

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High chairs, high standards The IKEA Antilop high chair is a popular choice for many parents. It’s affordable, sturdy, easy to clean and super portable, making it a great high chair for both at home and on the go. But with its plain white colour and silver legs, it’s not exactly the most visually appealing […]

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It’s smart, simple and cheap What is it about kids’ rooms that always feel like they’re bursting at the seams? No matter how many times we nag them to tidy (or just clean them up ourselves), kids’ rooms stay feeling cluttered. There’s just so much stuff. And that catalogue of stuff grows and grows with […]

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